Lenten Series: Holy Week According to the Gospel of St. Luke, 7 p.m. Thursdays through March 21, at St. Louise de Marillac Parish, 2500 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren, www.saintlouise.org, plipard@aol.com or 586-751-3340:

“Jesus’ Last Supper and Arrest,” March 7.

“Jesus’ Passion and Death,” March 14.

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“Jesus’ Resurrection,” March 21.

North Macomb Vicariate

Onward to the Kingdom: Becoming Church 2013, March 7, featuring “inspirational and enjoyable experiences for all Roman Catholics of the North Macomb Vicariate”:

Renewal of marriage vows and blessing, in between 9 and 10:30 a.m. worship March 10, which will focus on I Corinthians 13 (The Love Scripture). A bouquet and garter will be given to the marriages with the most and least number of years. “Some frivolity and refreshment will happen,” and pictures may be taken under the wedding arbor.

Celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, during and in between 9 and 10:30 am. worship services March 17, including music, crafting activities and “something green to drink.”

Lifetree Café

Lifetree Café — a program of “stories and conversations to feed the soul,” often including a short original film and guided conversation — 7 p.m. Sundays, at Monte’s, 110 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens, free admission, contact Sue von Fange at svonfange@trinityct.org or 586-463-2921 ext.103:

“Inside the Gun Debate: To hunt? To defend? To assault?” March 10, featuring filmed interviews with Tom Mauser, whose son died at Columbine High School, and Michael Lang, a concealed weapon firearms instructor.

Learn practical ways to protect against identity theft at “They Hijacked My Life,” including a filmed interview with identity-theft expert John Sileo, March 17.

St. Mark Parish

“Catechist Formation: The Church in the Eucharist Celebration,” 6:30 p.m. March 12, at St. Mark Parish, 4401 Bart, Warren, SaintMarkWarren@Wowway.biz, Plipard@aol.com or 586-759-3020:

Spring Retreat, 1-3 p.m. April 9, with lunch at noon, presented by Rita Birzer, a Dominican Sister of Peace, free.

“Laughter? The Best Medicine,” 1-2 p.m. April 22, presented by Harry Smith, therapist with St. John Providence Eastwood Clinics, free.

Free food

Hope for the Hungry Pantry, with food distribution and free dinner 6-7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday monthly, and food distribution 1-2 p.m. the third Tuesday monthly, at Living Hope Lutheran Church, located in the former Siefert School, 24125 26 Mile Road, Ray Township, 586-491-0652.

Science and the Scriptures

Dr. Tommy Mitchell of Answers in Genesis, speaks on science and the scriptures, including “Noah’s Ark and the Global Flood” and “Jurassic Prank: the Dinosaur Tale,” 9 a.m.-noon March 16-17, at 47120 Romeo Plank Road, Macomb Township, vicar@immlutheran.org or 586-286-4231. He will also speak March 17 at 8:15, 9:30, 10:45 a.m., 3 and 4:15 p.m.

Knights of Columbus, Armada Council 7561 presents euchre card games, 7 p.m. March 22, April 26 and May 24, at Creek Brothers Center Hall, 72025 North Ave., Armada, $10, includes snacks, refreshments and pizza at the break. For more information, call Ron Goike at 586-784-9424.

Single Way

Reservations required at least one day in advance for events by the Single Way Christian singles group, at 586-774-2119 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.

Reservations required by March 22 for potluck dinner and games night, 6 p.m. March 23, bring a salad, starch or dessert to share, $4, call for location.

Reservations required by March 25 for a free Easter egg hunt, 9:15 a.m. March 31, for ages 2 to 11, following a continental breakfast and “a short Easter message of forgiveness and hope,” at Fisherman’s Net Church, 46026 Cass Ave., Utica, sfishermansnet@gmail.com or 586-254-5210.

The Warren Community Chorus welcomes new members at rehearsals, previous choral experience and the ability to sing four-part harmony are essential, at First United Methodist Church of Warren, 5005 Chicago Road, Warren, 586-939-1152 or 586-264-7764.

Families Anonymous, an offshoot of Families Against Narcotics, a free 12-step program for those concerned about drug abuse and behavioral problems of a relative or friend, meets 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, at St. Ronald Church, 17701 15 Mile Road, Clinton Township, no dues or fees, nonreligious and not connected to any hospital or agency, 586-294-3480.

A class on how to love based on the Beatitudes of St. Matthew’s gospel, 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, at St. Barnabas Church, 24800 Phlox Ave. , Eastpointe, freewill offering is accepted, 586-777-9116, ext. 2.

Cooney’s Cronies People Enjoying People Club, a social organization for people 50 years old and older, meets 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays, with a seniors card club featuring euchre, pinochle and hand & foot, at St. Peter Catholic Church, 95 Market St. , Mount Clemens.

Fellowship for the Hearing and Visually Impaired, 5:30 p.m. the second Saturday monthly, at Memorial Baptist Church, 12651 Clinton River Road, Sterling Heights, mbcdeaf@comcast. net or 586-739-2132 and 586-615-4607 (text).

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